Israel’s most senior diplomat in UK summoned over ‘inflammatory’ video
Israel's most senior diplomat in the UK has been summoned following a controversial video posted by the country's security minister. The video, which shows detained activists being taunted, has sparked criticism from foreign leaders and within Israel's government. The UK has condemned the minister's conduct and expressed concerns over the treatment of detainees.
- ▪The video posted by Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir shows detained activists being forced to kneel with their hands tied.
- ▪The UK Foreign Office summoned the Israeli chargé d’affaires in response to the video, condemning the minister's conduct.
- ▪The UK has expressed deep concern over the detention conditions depicted in the video and demanded an explanation from Israeli authorities.
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